After low-scoring totals in their previous four game, Alton brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They put the hurt on the East St. Louis Flyers with a sharp 16-1 victory on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Redbirds as it spelled an end to their 11-game losing streak.
Makenzie Rayfield made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
Lilly Henkhaus
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In other batting news, Alton got a massive performance out of Lilly Henkhaus, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and four runs. Those three hits gave Henkhaus a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Laci Fischer, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.
Alton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Alton's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-11. As for East St. Louis, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alton will challenge Belleville East at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for East St. Louis, they will take on Metro-East Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Flyers are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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